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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    The bay at St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe, 20 miles from France1

    White Cliffs of Dover

    2018年9月11日, イングランド ⋅ 🌬 66 °F

    We are leaving the United Kingdom after almost 3 months. It was a great experience seeing all the history and the country houses, and visiting Jacob between house-sits. Today we are in Dover on a sunny day, so we had a chance to picnic on the White Cliffs overlooking the busy ferry port. The nearby town of St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe also had some pretty views. This is closest part of England to France, only 20 miles.もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    Remants of the piers still stand on the beach, mostly covered by sand now.
    A pedestrian bridge at the beach-a memorial to the Allies

    Dunkerque: A Sobering Scene

    2018年9月12日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F

    This morning we ferried across the English Channel from Dover to Dunkirk. There is a bunker near the beach which has been turned into a museum, 1940 Operation Dynamo, in which over 300,000 Allied troops were evacuated in 8 days, with the aid of a flotilla of "Little Ships". We saw the movie Dunkerque earlier this summer, and seeing where it happened brings it to life. Of course, many died too, and civilians were displaced or killed as well.もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    A whale made of plasticsChurch of Notre Damme

    If it's Thursday, this Must be Belgium!

    2018年9月13日, ベルギー ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F

    We are in Belgium for just two nights, so we explored Bruges today. It is a very picturesque city with canals, medieval buildings, and churches with tall spires. Much of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    We took a 30 minute canal trip for a different perspective of the city. One can see how goods were moved about by boats, as the winding, narrow streets would have made it difficult. In fact, people are encouraged to park outside the city ring and take the bus. Even walking has its dangers as bicycles have right of way and they really pedal fast on those cobbled streets!    もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者

    Beautiful Bruges: Markt and Belfry

    2018年9月13日, ベルギー ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

    The Markt -- the Market Square -- has been used as such since the mid-900s. In the center of the Markt is a statue of two Flemish heroes who resisted French oppression in the 1300s, backed by all the lovely buildings around the square.

    The 'Crown" is the 12th century Belfry of Bruges, which rises 272 ft over the Flemish cloth market hall underneath. It has a 47-bell carillon that plays music every hour. It leans to one side (about 3 feet at the top). We could see it from all over the old town, so it was a good landmark when we made a wrong turn or two!    もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者

    What Dean Learned About Beer

    2018年9月13日, ベルギー ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

    Dean went to the Beer Museum and learned a lot. In Medieval times, everyone drank beer, because there was no safe water and well technology hadn't developed. Back in the 1200s, local monks perfected the beer-making process to help improve public health. The same mash was made into beer three times, with the first run being 3-8% alcohol, the second, 2%, and the third, 1/2 % (used for children). Beer was so important that the town officials imposed a tax on it; the brewers dumped all their beer in the streets to protest. The population threatened to hang the officials, so they rescinded the tax.

    While Dean was busy with the history and tasting of beer, I walked around the city and saw a lady making lace. Belgian lace is famous!    もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    The ChapelChapel ceilingVisitor CenterReception Room in Visitor Center

    "In Flanders Field the Poppies Blow"

    2018年9月14日, ベルギー ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

    This cemetery commemorates the 411 American servicemen who died in Belgium during WWI. The US did not enter the war until 1917, one year before the Armistice. We watched a movie explaining how the Belgian people are still very grateful, explaining the grave adoption program. They learn about "their" serviceman, bring flowers, and send messages to family if any are still alive. Every year on our Memorial Day, the children sing our National Anthem. It is very moving to hear about it. The poem, In Flanders Fields, was written by Canadian Lt Col John McCrae, army physician.

    We were happy to see a tour bus visiting the cemetery while we were there.    もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者

    Epinal American Cemetery

    2018年9月15日, フランス ⋅ 🌫 50 °F

    This WWII cemetery is in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains in Eastern France. Although 61 percent were sent back to the US, there are over 5,250 graves in this cemetery. Also commemorated are 424 missing, of which 13 have since been found, identified, and given a proper burial.

    The chapel and mosaic memorial of operations are beautiful! While there, we heard recorded hymns played on bells for 20 minutes. In the guest book, a lady from Paris wrote how grateful she was to the Americans who sacrificed their lives for France's liberation. Very moving!    もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    Our building is on the left
    Champoussin, our resortThe better roadThe road to the right was not the best choice!

    Champoussin, Switzerland

    2018年9月16日, スイス ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

    We are staying in at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps for a week. It is absolutely gorgeous! The first two pictures are views of our resort area.

    The drive from the valley town of Monthey up to where we are staying is about 30-40 minutes uphill. Our GPS directed us the back way so it was even narrower and we white-knuckled it up here. Then when we checked in we found out there is a better way.もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    The tram up the mountainWhat a beautiful spot for a house!The train from the lower town up to the mountain towns

    Champery, Switzerland

    2018年9月18日, スイス ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

    Champery, along with our little village, Champoussin, are two of the 13 resorts in the international ski area, Ports du Soleil. The area straddles the French-Swiss border, and is the second largest ski area in the world. We visited the town because we needed to go to the post office for a Motorway Tax sticker for our windshield, and we were glad we went. It is a beautiful area with a steep-sided canyon wall next to a river.もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    The Italian side starts where the buildings are
    St. Bernard's hospice, at the top of the pass, on the Swiss sideSt BernardThe descent into Italy begins here!

    Great St Bernard Pass

    2018年9月19日, スイス ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F

    Dean drove us to the top of the Great St Bernard Pass, which is 8100 ft elevation. It was originally used as a Roman trade route between Italy and Gaul (France and much of mid-Europe). It was crossed by Napoleon and his troops in 1800 as it was the easiest way across the Alps. The pass is also famous for the hospice (refuge) at the top, built by St Bernard in 1049, to provide hospitality to travelers on the very difficult route. The statue of St Bernard shows him slaying the devil (representing the hazards of the trip).

    St. Bernard dogs were bred by the monks in the 1800s to help them find lost travelers. There are some St Bernards at the top of the mountain but of course, they are not used for rescue anymore. They are for photo ops.    もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    Yes, those are bicylists!
    2Cute town about 12 km from the top

    Driving the Great St Bernard Pass

    2018年9月19日, スイス ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F

    We were glad to get back down in one piece!

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    The steamer going by
    Montreaux, the Swiss Riviera

    Lake Geneva Views at Montreaux

    2018年9月21日, スイス ⋅ 🌬 79 °F

    Lake Geneva, (Lac Leman to the French), is the largest lake in either Switzerland or France. This side of the lake has miles of vineyards along the hillsides leading down to the lake. There are ferries as well as pleasure cruises on a steamer.

    Along the shore is 400 year old Chillon Castle on a small island next to the shore.    もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    This farm is on a ski areaPortable milking machineOur wonderful cheese fondue, and some Swiss cheese and chocolateToasting our followers with Swiss wine. Cheers!

    Swiss Cheese: Farm to Table

    2018年9月21日, スイス ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F

    In Switzerland, farms and cows are everywhere, on hills, in valleys, on steep mountainsides, even on ski slopes. If you look closely, most pictures in Switzerland have cows in them, although sometimes from a distance they are hard to see. You can see the little farm roads that criss-cross the mountains, and where there is a farm, there are cows. When cows are free-ranging, they wear bells to scare off predators. You can hear cowbells anytime you are outside. Some of those bells are huge! We saw one priced at 1000 Francs (almost the same in Dollars).

    We were wondering how the cows are milked when they are far from the barns, and we finally saw a milking set-up for field use. In the summer, most of the milk is made into cheese. We are really enjoying the different kinds of cheese, and brought home some pre-made fondue to enjoy in our studio. Mmm!    もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    View from the picnic ground
    Viewpoint down into the gorge

    Ponts de la Caille

    2018年9月22日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F

    Today we left Switzerland, driving around the north side of Lake Geneva into France, enjoying views of the lake and its vineyard-covered slopes. South of Geneva, we stopped for a picnic at an old bridge over a deep gorge. It was built in 1839 to shorten the 40-mile journey from Geneva to Annecy from 7 hours to 5. It is still Europe's highest suspension bridge. It is not in use any longer; a new (1928) bridge was built, and has since been rebuilt. When the new one was originally built it was the world's highest and longest concrete arch. Both are beautiful, as are the views of the gorge and the surrounding mountains. It is always nice to make an unexpected discovery!もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    Look just left of center for Napoleon's hat
    An artificially-made islandThis park used to be a pasture. It's nice that it is for people to enjoy!1906 CarouselOne of the canals in the town, which flows into the lake

    Lake Annecy, in the French Alps

    2018年9月23日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F

    Lake Annecy is surrounded by mountains, fed by mountain streams, and is known for its clear water. It is 9 miles long and 2 miles wide. At the north end of the lake is the city of Annecy, which has parks, promenades, beaches, a casino, and boat rides.もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者

    The Medieval City of Annecy

    2018年9月23日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F

    The old city (often called Venice of the Alps) has a river and three canals, making quaint and beautiful sights. The most picturesque view is of the medieval castle and prison, set on an island in the River Thiou. It was fun to wander around the old town, crossing and re-crossing the waterways, and seeing everyone having a wonderful Sunday. A street market was going on too. What great smells!もっと詳しく

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  • DeanandLindasTravelsOur European Adventure 2018旅行者
    Notre Dame de Liesse church
    A baptism and a gorgeous altarSt Maurice, the oldest church in townBeautifully carved pulpit, held up by a manOld fresco

    Old Town Annecy Churches

    2018年9月23日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F

    The small, walkable old town has lots of Catholic churches, all beautiful. During the Protestant Reformation, Catholic priests from Geneva Switzerland took refuge in Annecy.

    A baptism was in process in the beautiful Notre Dame church.

    St Maurice church was a former Dominican convent chapel, built in the 15th century. The inside is a mixture of the old and new. The pews have been replaced by chairs and the altar is spartan, but the old organ, pulpit and side altars are restored. It is obviously a loved church.    もっと詳しく

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